We encourage anyone from 10 to 110 to join us Thursday, March 21st at our garden site next to the Toledo Skate Park and behind Pacific Spruce Federal Credit Union for this year’s first session held from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. As parking is difficult around the skate park please park on A Street and walk to the garden.

The Secret – Wicking Soil
Heavy clay, even with lots of organic material, will compact. Lightweight medium will drain freely and allow the water to be drawn up from the “water pan.” Never use Potting Soil as this will compress too much, negatively affecting root aeration.

Our coastal Mediterranean type climate with cool springs and cooler summers mean lower heat units for growing crops and vegetables. A cloche extends the growing season. The purpose of an OSU YA4-H Garden for the Sustainable Living is to demonstrate to the community the availability of a sustainable locally fresh and healthy organically grown produce.

A PowerPoint and video presentations are available to any organization upon request.

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